The Powers of the President and Constitutional Debate
The Post reprints Spooner's Senate speech outlining presidential authority over foreign affairs and ambassador reception. It surveys Hamilton's Federalist No. 69 and Madiso n, noting shifts in interpretation after 1742, with implications for war powers and executive versus legislative control. It discusses neutrality, treaty obligations, and the checks of Congress via the necessary and proper clause.
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Senate
Spooner
Congress
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
James Madison
Helvidius
Lberty
United States
Washington
Great Britain
France
Madigan
World News Snippets and Rumors From Around The Globe
A compilation of brief items notes Panama’s large fire, Morocco’s risk of defying Algeciras rules, Venezuela denying Castro trouble, and Togo’s April Armada visit. It mentions Japan favoring Britain arming, U.S. lawmakers and railroad passes, Hepburn rate bill, Mara inhabitants living 200 years, and St Louis police proposals. Also references a Chicago hold up joke, Town Topics’ owner Deuel, and congressman Sibley remarks on socialism.
100 Miles an Hour by Boat Propulsion
New propulsion system by Herbert A. Rider promises speeds of 100 miles per hour for ships of any size. A forward water pipe and rear vacuum draw in water to push the vessel, with multiple cylinders and controlled explosions. Demonstrations planned at the Sportsmen's Show. inventor and patent filers named.
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New York Times
Herbert A. Rider
Rider
East Sixteenth Street
Jacob C. Wend
Honors for Old Couple at Pettus Anniversary Ball
The New York Sun notes the sixty third wedding anniversary of Senator and Mrs. Pettus of Alabama to be celebrated in mid June at the National Capitol. Pettus is called the Nestor of the Senate and his wife is described as the oldest matron in official circles. Her biography includes her birthplace near their home, and detailed recollections of her bridal garments and trousseau. her wedding dress was store goods, while most garments were handmade by enslaved workers on her father’s plantation.
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New York World
van Schatck
Hfe
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Senate
Hanna
House of Congress
Kentucky
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McKinley
Bryan
Washington
Philippines
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North
New York
Pettus
Alabama
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Paul C. Barth
Louisville
AE. Richards
J. B. Breed
New Willard
Meyer Barth
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Breed
Geological Survey
Walcott
Louvinville
W. G. Conrad
Great Falls
Mont
Montana
United States Senate
Conrad
Clarke County
Virginia
Fly
Old Dominion
Sun River
Western Union Telegraph Company
Clowry
Bel" Brooks
Waco
Maryland Jockey Club
Arthur Wall
Baltimore
Five Rich Men on Jury in Chicago Trial
Five of Chicago's wealthiest and prominent business figures were sworn as jurors in a U S District Court criminal case before Judge Landis. Honore Palmer of East Chicago Company Hames MacVeagh son of Franklin MacVeagh Augustus N Eddy manufacturer Stanley Field of Marshall Field & Co and George E Cole of George E B Cole & Co stationer serve on the jury alongside a reporter and a woman from Can for moral purposes.
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Chicago vTribune
Chicago
United State District Court
K. Mf. Landis
Honore Palmer
East Chicago Company
Hames MacVeagh
Franklin MacVeagh
Augustus N. Eddy
Stanley Field
Sephaw
Marshall Field
Marshall Field & Co
Fragmented Kansas City humor from Mexican Herald tale
A humorous exchange touches on bas relief and a butchered sheep. Mr Cassey dies leaving all to the Orphanatory and twelve chiara, noted by Charles and Juan in a quip about a noble act and a legacy.
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Kansas Ciy Aimes
Mexican Herald
Mr. Cassey
Ortanatory
Charles
Juan
Envoys in New York Impress With Regal Garb and Baggage
Chinese commission envoys arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York amid a chaotic luggage parade. 486 pieces labeled H M S Special Mission flood the hall while aides explain ranks between Tai Hung ni and Tuan Fang, reflecting imperial protocol.
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Fifth Avenue
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McDonald
Funston
Fogarty
Central Office
Bifth Avenue
Tai Hung Ni
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Chi
Imperial Court
Peking
Kansas
Washington society as a puzzling, lively spectacle of 1906
Washington correspondence notes the social whirl of early 20th century capital life. It contrasts present fast living with memories of older statesmen, detailing dinners, dinners at official and fashionable circles, and the social secretary’s explanations. Modjeska plans retirement after her 1906 tour.
Problems in adjusting the nation's currency system
New York February 2. A chamber of commerce session heard a distinguished panel of bankers discuss currency reform. The report opposes Secretary Shaw's idea of emergency paper currency and stresses the political realities shaping currency policy, urging a presidential commission to study the full issue and report.
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New York
Imperial Chinese Commission
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Yung Wing
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Joan Iiarsen Rhoades
William A. Nash
Edward King
H.C. Fahnestock
James T. Woodward
Rhoades
Wiliam A. Nash
New York City
National Banks of
Fahnestock
Treasury
Woodwand
Treasury Department
Jacob Schiff
Shaw
Nd Ag
aNo
Shawnoe
United
Congress
Treasures Department
Hays
Pitching into public men as a magazine trade
The New York Sun critiques the rise of political exposés by reformers like Lincoln Steffens. It argues such attacks stem from ignorance and ambition, praising Congressional diligence while noting occasional buncombe. It questions the honesty of critics and defends Congress against sensational scrutiny.
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Lincoln Steffens
Washington
Congress
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Jefferson
Hamilton
Senate
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Buncombe
Two Miles a Minute and Hints of Political Reform
A composite item notes a quotation about speed and romance from William Wallace Whitlock via the New York World, followed by a brief editorial stance favoring direct nominations by popular vote as a trial strategy, arguing it could curb bad tickets and improve government with citizen effort. The piece closes with aphorisms on appearance, pessimism, and human behavior.
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William Wallace Whitlock
New York
Fromm
New York World
Republican County Committee
Missouri Folk for Democratic Nomination in 1908
A Willard Hotel gathering features Missouri figures endorsing Gov. Joseph W. Folk for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1908. Folk praised for anti graft record as state official and his appeal in the West and South. Also noted are Louisville officials seeking federal aid for sewer bonds and topographical survey, and many West leaders and notables visiting Washington.
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Thomas C. Hennings
St. Louis
Willard
Joseph W. Folk
Folk
Missouri Democracy
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